Calendar for March 7, 2013

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, March 23: Pancake Supper

The Dalton Fire Co. and ladies auxiliary will host their annual pancake supper on Saturday, March 23, from 5-8 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Hall, 109 S. Turnpike Road. Tickets are $8; $4 for children younger than 10. Take-outs will be available. Visit www.dfcfire.com for more information.

Through Friday, March 29: Pizza Sale

The Chinchilla Hose Co., 113 Shady Lane Road, South Abington Township., will host its annual Lenten pizza sale every Friday through March 29, from 2-7 p.m. Red and white broccoli pizza will be available for pickup. Orders can be placed on the day of the sale by calling 586-5726. All proceeds benefit the operations and needed equipment of the Chinchilla Hose Co.

Through Friday, March 29: Pizza and Halushki Sale

The Factoryville Fire Co. Ladies' Auxiliary is sponsoring a pizza sale on Fridays during Lent from 3-6:30 p.m. at the fire hall on College Avenue. Pizzas are $8 for 12 cuts; toppings are extra. Halushki is also available. Call 945-5769 to place an order. Walk-ins are welcome.

Through Tuesday, April 9: Waverly Community House Events

The Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd, will host the following event:

- Beginner's Italian classes will take place for eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, April 9, from 7-8 p.m.

Call 586-8191 for more information.

Saturday, April 13: Turkey Supper

The Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Newton Twp., will host its annual turkey supper on Saturday, April 13. Adult dinners are $12 and dinners for children younger than 12 are $6.

A family-style sit down dinner will be held in the church social hall beginning at 4 p.m., while take-out dinners will be available at the Newton-Ransom Fire Hall, located on Newton-Ransom Boulevard, beginning at 4 p.m. Bake sale items will be available at both locations.

A $1 discount per ticket for all advance ticket sales purchased by Friday, April 5.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the church office Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Through Wednesday, June 12: Parent Training Series

As part of the Abington Heights School District's commitment to serve its students with disabilities, the special education department has announced its 2012-2013 spring parent training series schedule.

All trainings will be held at 6 p.m. in the second floor board room at the Administration Building, 200 E. Grove Street, Clarks Summit.

The Glenburn 4-H Club is open to young people ages 8-19 who would either like to learn how to sew or know how and would like to learn new skills. Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup are instructors. Call 563-1369 for more information.

Ongoing: Social Singles Club

A social singles club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Our Lady of Snows Church rectory basement on State Street, Clarks Summit. Meet other active, mature singles for fun activities and friendship. Call Linda at 470-5220 for more information.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Through Sunday, March 31: Nominate a Senior

The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, is asking for nominations of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers will be accepted through Sunday, March 31. State winners will be selected by popular vote at SalutetoSeniorService.com. Online voting will take place from Monday, April 15, to Tuesday, April 30. From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree. Home Instead will donate $500 to each of the state winners' favorite nonprofit organizations and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner's nonprofit charity of choice.

Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults, as are are family caregivers and the adult children of aging parents. Older adults also may self-nominate.

To complete and submit a nomination form online or view the contest's official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

Shoes Needed

Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will host an anti-tobacco campaign during the month of March. A display of gently-used shoes will be displayed in the high school and all shoes will be donated to the St. Francis Soup Kitchen for those in need. Call 585-5300 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Voluntary Action Center, a United Way agency, matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities at more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Lackawanna County. Visit the Voluntary Action Center's website at www.vacnepa.org to learn more or call 347-5616 for more information.

Parking Permits Available

Clarks Summit Borough is now offering parking permits for $30 per month. The parking permit, once purchased, is to be displayed on the dashboard of the driver's side of the vehicle registered. It must be visible at all times. Purchased monthly, the permits are color-coded to correspond with each month. Permits may be purchased at the borough office, 304 S. State St, second floor, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Permits are valid from the 15th to the 15th of each month.

Used Clothing Drop Off Shed

The Church of the Epiphany, 25 Church Hill Road, Glenburn, is sponsoring a used clothing drop off shed, which is located in the church parking lot. All clothing, sneakers, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys will be accepted.

Organizers are asking that no rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods be placed in the shed. Donations will not be cut up or shredded.

The items will be sent to people who can use them either in the United States or internationally.

Donations are tax deductable and receipts are located on the shed. If possible, please place items in tied or closed bags.

The Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) is conducting an online survey in order to gauge public interest and participating in the Abington Area Park as well as to help the park better serve residents' needs. Those interested in participating can visit www.abingtonparks.com and follow directions to the survey.

Vintage Pleat at the Attic Shop Hours

The Vintage Pleat at the Attic Shop at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, is open. Hours are Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It is also open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30-8 p.m. and on the second Saturday morning of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call 586-5991. All proceeds from the Attic Shop will be donated to charity.

Winter Hours

The Newton Recreation Center, 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd., has announced its fall and winter hours through Friday, May 31. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will also be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Donations Needed

The Benton Township Lions Club, in cooperation with Abington Memorial Post 7069, Veterans of Foreign Wars, has placed a deposit box for eye glasses and hearing aids at the post home, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. The yellow box is in front of the post and is clearly marked for deposits.

Online Fundraiser

An internet-based fundraiser is available for Abington-area residents who would like to help the Abington Area Community Park raise needed funds. If you use www.goodsearch.com and enter the Abington Area Community Park as your selected charity, one cent from each web search that you do through their site or toolbar addition to your browser will go toward benefiting the park's various initiatives.

Pavilion Rentals Available

The Lakeside Pavilion at the Abington Area Community Park, located at the intersection of Winola Road and Grove St., is available for rentals. Amenities include the use of Eston Wilson Lake, the boundless playground, soccer and softball fields, hiking and nature trails and a dog park. Handicapped-accessible parking is also available.

Reservation forms are available at the Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 S. State St., or online at www.abingtonparks.com. Call 585-4811 for more information.

Dining/Meeting Room Available

The dining/meeting room at Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, is available for rental and catering. Call the post at 586-9821, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for more information.

Help for Disabled Persons

Lackawanna County Coordinated Transportation is offering reduced-fare transportation to persons with disabilities living in rural areas of the county. Those eligible must live in Lackawanna County, be 18 to 64 years old, and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applications are available by contacting Lackawanna County Coordinated Transportation, 800 North/South Road, Scranton, PA 18504 or by calling 963-6795.

CHURCH EVENTS

Through Sunday, March 31: Lenten and Easter Services

The Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, will host the following Lenten and Easter services.

Lenten series: "Words of Christ from the Cross"

- Thursday, March 28/Maundy Thursday: The Sixth Word, 6:30 p.m.

- Sunday, March 31/Easter Sunday: Services will be held at 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Call 587-3206 or email countrysidechurch@yahoo.com for more information.

Clarks Green UMC Events

The following is a list of events taking place at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road.

- Sunday Drive Discussion will be held on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church lounge. Sunday Drive Discussion is an open-forum conversation on contemporary questions and spiritual living in a secular world.

- A Christian book study is held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church lounge. Come and enjoy thought-provoking studies using Christian authors with diverse perspectives.

- Tae Kwon Do classes for all ages are held at the church. Children's classes are held Monday through Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and adult classes are held on Saturdays from 7-8:30 a.m. Classes are open to the public for nominal prices.

- Exercise classes are held at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. Classes are open to the public for nominal prices.

Call 586-8946 for more information on these events.

Bible Study

Bible Study will be held at the Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. For more information, call 587-3206 or visit www.countryside-church.org.

Sunday School

The Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, is offering a refurbished nursery and children's Sunday school during Sunday services. Call the church at 587-2578 for more information.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Sunday, March 24: Softball Meeting Notice

The Valley Petunia League will hold its mandatory scheduling meeting for 12-U coaches on Sunday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion post at 508 Church St., Jessup. All participating teams must send a representative. League fees and proof of insurance are due. Coaches are reminded to bring 30 copies of their team roster and alternate player list. Visit www.eteamz.com/valleypetunia for more information.

Free Yoga Class

The Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of the Morgan Highway and Grove St., is sponsoring a free yoga class on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m., instructed by Tina Young.

Yoga Classes for Seniors

A yoga class for beginners is offered to seniors 55 years of age and older at the Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Road. The class is held each Monday at the center from 11:15 a.m. to noon. A fee of $4 per class is required to help pay for the professional instructor. Call 586-8996 for more information.

Zumba Classes

Zumba classes will be held at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, on Mondays and Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. Call Diane Hibble at 878-8212 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania

The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania hosts a support group meeting at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. For reservations, contact Rhonda Falk, 585-8099, or Rita Fenton, 342-1776 (work) or 586-0179 (home).

Families Helping Families

Families Helping Families meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday during the school year at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. This support group, provided by the library and the Clearbrook Foundation, gives families who face drug and alcohol addiction a place to find support, education and information.

Lupus Support Group

The Tunkhannock-area monthly lupus support group meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For more information, call 1-888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Clarks Summit meetings of Overeaters Anonymous at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., are as follows: Sundays, 4 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Call 587-4313 for more information.

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